Journalists unions under the banner of All India Newspaper Employees Federation (AINEF) are all set to go on strike over the delay in the implementation of the Majithia Wageboard Commission Report on June 28, 2011.
Protests will be organised at major cities across the country according to AINEF sources.
The federation is “protesting against the delay” by the government and alleged “false campaign” by Indian Newspapers Society about the panel’s recommendation.
Will it make a difference?
New Delhi, June 9: The Prime Minister’s Office would take steps to bring recommendations of the wage board for journalists and non-journalists for approval before the Union Cabinet, Labour Minister Mallikarjun Kharge said here today.
“I have already got comments from all the Ministries and I have submitted them to the PMO. The PMO will definitely take action and bring it (the issue) before the Cabinet,” Mr. Kharge said when asked about the status of the Justice G.R. Majithia wage board for newspaper industry employees.
The recommendations were submitted to the government on December 31 last year.
The employees have been on the path of agitation protesting the delay in implementing the proposals. PTI
